The bill establishes licensing and other regulations for Iowa hospitals that wish to seek certification as a Rural Emergency Hospital, a new federal program that went into effect this year. Under the program, rural hospitals will receive 5% higher reimbursement rates on some services for Medicare patients and receive an extra monthly payment of $272,866.
In a social media landscape shaped by hashtags, algorithms, and viral posts, nurse leaders must decide: Will they let the narrative spiral, or can they adapt and join the conversation?
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